Israel and Hamas sign ceasefire deal, set to begin on Sunday if approved by Netanyahu government
Among the 33 hostages to be released in the initial phase of the agreement are two young children and three individuals over 80 years old. Meanwhile, Israeli fighter jets continue to carry out intense bombing campaigns in Gaza
Despite delays and concerns, the ceasefire agreement in Gaza is progressing toward becoming a reality. The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced early Friday that delegations from Israel and the Palestinian Hamas movement attending talks in Doha had signed the agreement initially announced by mediators Qatar, the U.S., and Egypt on Wednesday, but that was later blocked due to last-minute disagreements. Deadlines have been tight but are holding, even as intense Israeli airstrikes on Gaza continue. According to the Gazan emergency services, 101 people, mostly women and children, have died since the agreement was announced on Wednesday.
